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Apple has released the first public betas of f iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care....

Apple has released revised first developer betas for iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer...

Here are some of the latest software announcements: ° iScreen—a widget app for the iPhone—has unveiled a Bible-themed collection designed to bring daily spiritual reflection to users’ screens. The update offers a blend of “inspiration and design, helping users...

Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the US$139.99 ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless, a cross-platform, wireless mechanical gaming keyboard engineered for “effortless customization, refined...

The second season of “Your Friends & Neighbors” has debuted on Apple TV. From creator Jonathan Tropper, it stars and is and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm. The 10-episode sophomore season makes its global debut on Apple TV with one episode today,...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: The latest version of Apple’s 140W USB-C Power Adapter included with 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro or M5 Max chip has an issue for some. ° From...

TEMPEST has been added to the Retrocade app on Apple Arcade. The newest addition introduces one of the most distinctive arcade shooters ever created, known for its fast-paced gameplay and striking vector graphics. With the arrival of Tempest, Retrocade now features 12...

Tom Wolfe’s novel, “The Bonfire of the Vanities,” is being turned into an Apple TV series, reports Deadline.  David E. Kelley (“Presumed Innocent”) is writing the episodes, with “The Batman” helmer Matt Reeves aboard to direct and be executive producer. Here’s...

Apple TV has unveiled another teaser trailer for “Widow’s Bay,” its upcoming genre-bending seriers. It stars by Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys, who also serves as executive producer. It hails from creator Katie Dippold and Emmy Award-winning director and executive...

John Travolta‘s directorial debut will have its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in May, before launching on Apple TV on May 29, reports Deadline. The under-the-radar Apple Original Films project, called Propeller One-Way Night Coach, is inspired by...

Both the Mac and iPad marketshare in China grew year-over-year in 2025, according to new data from the Omdia research group. Apple sold 700,000 Macs in the fourth quarter of 2025 for 6% market share. That compares to sales of 600,000 Macs and 5% market share in the...

Apple has been granted a patent for “Immersive Teleconferencing and Telepresence.” About the patent In the patent Apple notes that telepresence and teleconference is becoming more ubiquitous as cellular bandwidths increase. Apple’s patent is designed to make it easier...

Jay Blahnik, Apple’s vice president of Fitness Technologies, is retiring in July, according to The New York Times (a subscription is required to read the article). Apple told employees that he’s leaving “to spend more time with his family and make an exciting move to...

Apple has announced that payment processing is no longer available for purchases made on the App Store or other Apple Media Services in Russia.  New purchases, including in-app purchases and subscription renewals, are no longer available in Russia unless you have...

Apple Sports — the free app for iPhone that gives fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more — has been updated. The update adds more 2026 FIFA World Cup content. Soccer fans are now able to view complete tournament groupings and follow their favorite national...

By 2028, over 50% of customer service organizations will double their technology spending, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs,...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From the Wall Street Journal: Apple has archives that even Tim Cook didn’t know about. ° From Inc.: Here are 50 inspiring Steve Jobs’ quotes for Apple’s 50th...

WhatsApp has identified a fake version of the chat app (which is available at the Apple App Store) created by the Italian company Asigint, according to ANSA. “Our security team identified around 200 users, most of them in Italy, who we believe may have downloaded this...

Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a memo with the company to mark its 50th anniversary. As noted by 9to5Mac, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman isfirst to share details from the memo. Here’s the body of the post: Today officially marks Apple’s 50th anniversary. And as we’ve...

Celebrating Apple’s 50 birthday (which is today), CEO Tim Cook has posted a short video post on Instagram that offers a cook at five decades of the company’s products. The retro film style video starts with the MacBook Neo and re-runs back to with the Apple I in 1976....

Today is Apple’s 50th birthday and the company has updated its homepage with a special animated video to celebrate.  It showcases a special animated video that references some of Apple’s most memorable products. And a “50 Years of Thinking Different” note on the...

Today Apple will issue software updates to devices still running iOS 18 to protect them from an exploit called DarkSword, reports Wired. The tech giant says it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than...

Apple TV has released the teaser for “Cape Fear,” its new psychological horror thriller. It’s showrun and executive produced by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, with Academy Award nominee Amy Adams and...

Proton, the Swiss company behind privacy and security services such as Proton Mail and Proton VPN has launched Proton Workspace, a suite of business productivity tools to compete with offerings from Google and Microsoft.  While Proton, like Google,...

Apple has reduced the price on two configurations of the Studio Display XDR when configured with the VESA mount adapter. The price has dropped from US$3,299 to $2,899. The nano-texture VESA version has also dropped from $3,599 to $3,199. The Studio Display XDR‘s...

Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods Max 2. There are no release notes. To install the firmware, make sure your AirPods are in range of your Mac, iPhone, or iPad and are connected via Bluetooth. Connect the Apple device to Wi-Fi, then connect the AirPods...

Apple has released new firmware for the AirTags 2, an update of the accessory that helps users keep track of and find items with Apple’s Find My app. It didn’t offer any release notes. Apple introduced the new AirTags in January. The new version has an expanded...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Cult of Mac: macOS Tahoe 26.4 brings several new features to Macs. But it also breaks one critical functionality: Time Machine backups.  ° From AppleInsider:...